Freelance Page Designer & Article Writer

E-MAIL JENNYHOUSH@GMAIL.COMJENNY HOUSHOBJECTIVE To obtain skills in the area of journalism and writing, while gaining professional experience. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Excellent reputation with people as a positive, competent, knowledgeable, and helpful professional? Enjoy working with a positive attitude and a smile? Works very well with deadlines and under pressure? Very organized and detail oriented? Professional interviewing abilities? Works well with computer programs and learns to use new programs quickly? Extensive experience with InDesign and AP Style? Easily obtains knowledgeable sources and contacts? Top notch reporting skills ? Leadership experience including managing a newsroom, news staff, and overseeing and controlling the operation of a newspaper. EDUCATION Aug 2001- Graduated May 2005 Eldorado High School Albuquerque, New MexicoCollege Prep Courses? Student council representative four years in a row? Member of DECA (marketing and management club and class)? Awarded best proposed business plan in the state of New Mexico three years in a row Aug 2008- PresentArizona State University/ Scottsdale Community CollegeArizonaCollege business and general education coursesJournalism and creative writing courses? Previous experience with being a reporter, section editor, and managing editor? Current Editor-in-Chief at the Scottsdale Chronicle INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES I enjoy going to the gym, writing, cooking, eating out, and reading. More than anything I am passionate about writing and sharing experiences with readers. My favorite part surrounding the aspect of writing is the knowledge I gain from writing various types of stories. WORK EXPERIENCE June 2008- PresentU.S. Egg RestaurantScottsdale, ArizonaServerSpasso Pizza & Mozzarella BarAugust 2010- PresentPhoenix, ArizonaServerJanuary 2010- PresentScottsdale ChronicleScottsdale, ArizonaEditor-in-Chief• Past reporter• Past Opinion Editor (Spring and Fall Semesters 2009-10)• Past Managing Editor (Fall Semester 2010)REFERENCES Krissy Wilson3238 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251480.947.7344Current manager Julie Knapp9000 E. Chaparral RdScottsdale, AZ 85256480.423.6410Julie.knapp@sccmail.maricopa.eduScottsdale Chronicle Adviser